Telluride Ski Resort to Join The Mountain Collective for 2016-17 Season

Telluride, Colorado – August 9, 2016 – Today, Telluride Ski Resort announced that it would be joining The Mountain Collective alliance, a collaborative pass program providing access to some of North America’s best ski mountains. With the addition of Telluride, Mountain Collective pass holders will now be able to experience some of the best and most varied terrain in North America.

"Telluride is excited to join the Mountain Collective family of resorts," said Bill Jensen, CEO of Telluride Ski & Golf Resort. "Being a part of the Mountain Collective is an outstanding opportunity for passionate skiers and snowboarders to experience Telluride's extensive terrain and benefit the resort community as Mountain Collective pass holders add Telluride to their list of destinations to experience this winter."

As part of the Mountain Collective pass, skiers and riders enjoy two days at 14 notable ski resorts, including Alta/Snowbird, Aspen/Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, Taos, Whistler Blackcomb and more with no blackout dates. Additional days at The Collective destinations are available at a 50 percent discount and pass holders are also eligible for special Mountain Collective lodging specials.

"We are thrilled to welcome Telluride, one of the world's truly iconic resorts to the most incredible lineup of destinations on one pass ever assembled. The Mountain Collective is made up of a collection of independently owned, big mountain, life list resorts and we couldn't think of a better new addition than Telluride," said Christian Knapp, vice president of marketing, Aspen Skiing Company, "With 14 destinations located around the globe, the Mountain Collective Pass is the perfect incentive for passionate skiers and riders to embark on the winter adventures they've long dreamed of."

When visiting Telluride, Mountain Collective pass holders can take advantage of an exclusive lodging deal with The Peaks Resort & Spa, with 10% off lodging with a three night minimum and a $150 Peaks Resort credit that can be used at the Resort’s newest restaurant, Altezza at the Peaks, or The Spa at the Peaks.

The Mountain Collective pass is now available online at www.MountainCollective.com for $409 for adults and $99 for kids aged 12 and under. For a full list of participating resorts and pass benefits, please visit the Mountain Collective website. For information on Telluride-specific benefits, or to plan your trip, please visit www.TellurideSkiResort.com.